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12 Bells in F - Perfect for small choirs and ensembles, this collection of eight grand old hymns has no bell changes, and can be easily rung without tables and in just about any location. Titles include, "This is My Father's World, Grace (medley), Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing, For the Beauty of the Earth, Bless That Wonderful Name, The Solid Rock, Leaning on the Everlasting Arms, and Immortal Invisible God Only Wise."
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Comp:
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Various
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Arr:
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Ingram, Bill
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Octaves:
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3
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Level: | 2+
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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All Creatures of Our God and King - Five sections of differing tempo are scored in this arrangement of the joyful German hymn GEISTLICHE KIRCHENGESANG.
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Comp:
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Traditional
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Arr:
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Roberts, Philip
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Octaves:
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3-6
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Level: | 3+
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Rating:
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Medium
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All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name - DIADEM is the hymn tune upon which this arrangement is based, set in a festive 3/4 with techniques scattered throughout for special effect.
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Comp:
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Ellor, James
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Arr:
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Ingram, Bill
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Octaves:
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2-3
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Level: | 2
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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All Through the Night - This setting of the traditional Welsh melody "AR HYD NOS" will give your ringers a good workout.
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Comp:
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Traditional Welsh Melody
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Arr:
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Ingram, Bill
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 2
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Arky Arky - The Lord said to Noah, "There's going to be a floody, floody," and sure enough there was! Arranger Tammy Waldrop has set each stanza of the Bible song "Arky, Arky" to reflect its text. There's even a rain storm!
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Comp:
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Waldrop, T.
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Arr:
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Octaves:
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2-3
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Level: | 2+
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Be Still My Soul - Finland's most celebrated composer, Jean Sibelius, wrote the original tune for this favorite hymn; and arranger Sandra Eithun has captured its musical essence in this arrangement.
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Comp:
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Sibelius, Jean
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Arr:
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Eithun, Sandra
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 3
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Rating:
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Medium
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Beyond - The composer's words describe this music - "One crisp, fall afternoon I was halted in my busy routine by softly-tinted leaves floating gracefully to the earth. The stillness of the moment touched the eternal inside of me and warmed my heart with peace."
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Comp:
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Waldrop, T.
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Arr:
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Octaves:
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4-5
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Level: | 4
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Rating:
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Med Adv
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Brightly Sound the Chimes - The melody moves around from treble to bass, some shakes add excitement and a steady tempo proceeds throughout the three pages making this level 1 piece interesting, yet in the grasp of beginning ringers.
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Comp:
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Hollander, L.
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Arr:
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Octaves:
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2-3
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Level: | 1
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Rating:
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Easy
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Cadenzato - Commissioned by the Raleigh Ringers for the 2001 Capital Area Young Ringers Festival, this original work is by a seasoned children's writer and clinician, Tim Waugh. Marked "with fire, with a strong cadence", martellato and mallet techniques are scored to accomplish that purpose.
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Comp:
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Waugh, T.
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Arr:
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Octaves:
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2-3
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Level: | 2+
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Calypso Christmas, A - All over the world Christians delight in the celebration of Christmas through music. There are as many different carols in as many different musical styles as one could possibly want. Calypso Christmas is a fun flight of fancy, a taste of what a few familiar Christmas tunes might sound like in the Islands. So, take off your winter coat and prepare to head down Caribbean way for a mini-vacation!
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Comp:
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Various
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Arr:
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McChesney, K.
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 4
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Rating:
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Med Adv
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Caravan to Bethlehem - The faith and obedience of the Wise Men to God's sign of the star is captured in this musical journey across the sands to Bethlehem. Along the way there's a stop at Herod's house, but very quickly you once again feel the sway of the camels. Sparkling mallet techniques and chimes find the travelers kneeling before the Christ child. With a four-measure "warning", they're off again toward home as the music fades into the distance. Optional percussion includes triangle, finger cymbals, and tambourine. "Caravan to Bethlehem" is fresh and different for Christmas!
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Comp:
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Waldrop, T.
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Arr:
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Octaves:
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4-5
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Level: | 3+
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Rating:
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Medium
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Carols A La Carte - James Smith arranged six, 3-4 octave carols that are free of bell changes and require only a stand for the music. Selections include: "O Come, Little Children; Joy to the World; O Come All Ye Faithful; Silent Night; Jingle Bells; and The First Noel."
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Comp:
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Various
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Arr:
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Smith, J.
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Octaves:
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3-4
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Level: | 2
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Rating:
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Easy
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Carousel - A light, happy piece full of surprises! In addition to being delightful handbell music, the triangle, slide whistle, tambourine and kazoo add a demension of fun and enjoyment.
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Comp:
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Waldrop, T.
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Arr:
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 4
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Rating:
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Medium
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Celebramos - The title translated is "We Celebrate!" and the composer captures the mood of a celebration with a modal flavor!
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Comp:
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Lowther
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Arr:
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Octaves:
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3 or 5
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Level: | 3
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Children Go Where I Send Thee - Children, Go Where I Send Thee is a spiritual that's fun to sing! To make it equally interesting to ring, Hart Morris arranged each repetition of the verse to be different by varying the rhythm and techniques.
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Comp:
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Arr:
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Morris, H.
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 4
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Rating:
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Med Adv
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Chime Lullaby - Lynne Hollander's original compositions for chimes, or bells have been well-received. This selection focuses on 3/4 meter, use of LV and vibrato techniques, and contrasting polyphonic and chordal sections. The alternate worship title, "Cradle Lullaby", is suggested for use at Christmas time.
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Comp:
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Hollander, L.
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Arr:
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Octaves:
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2-3
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Level: | 1
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Rating:
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Easy
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Christmas Book, The - "The Christmas Book" may not be a very catchy name, but it sure is an appropriate one! Linda Lamb and Bill Ingram have arranged ten of the most popular Christmas songs in settings that are fresh, beautiful, and accessible.
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Comp:
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Various
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Arr:
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Lamb, Linda R. and Ingram, Bill
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 2+
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Christmas Jubilation - A rousing, 12-measure flourish introduces three carols. Fully scored to keep all ringers involved, "Christmas Jubilation" is a tidy 100 measures in length.
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Comp:
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Various
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Arr:
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Edwards, Dan R.
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Octaves:
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3 or 5
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Level: | 2
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Christmas Season Trio - This folio contains three selections for 3,4, or 5 octaves of handbells or handchimes.
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Comp:
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English Melody Kingsfold
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Arr:
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Rogers, Sharon Elery
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 2+
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Cold December Flies Away - Based on the traditional Carol, the arranger keeps rhythm and harmony simple and creates excitement with tempo and ringing techniques.
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Comp:
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Arr:
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Morris, H.
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Octaves:
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2-3
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Level: | 2
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Rating:
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Easy
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Come Now Is the Time - The syncopations of this popular praise chorus are made accessible for level 3 ringing in this setting of Brian Doerksen's original tune by Dennis Robert.
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Comp:
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Doerksen
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Arr:
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Robert
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 3
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Rating:
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Medium
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Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing - It is rare to find a selection that is equally playable by 2, 3, 4, or 5 octaves of handbells! And, if you are thinking the music must be fraught with ( ), [ ], and < >, then think again! There are very few of these markings, making the music easy to read. The tune is WARRENTON from The Sacred Harp. It is set in a lively, joyful manner with all ringers involved. A great selection for a mass ringing involving choirs of various octaves.
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Comp:
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Arr:
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Ingram, B.
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Octaves:
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2-5
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Level: | 2
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Rating:
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Easy
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Come to Christmas - "O Come, O Come Emmanuel" and "O Come All Ye Faithful" are both featured in this arrangement sub-titled "A Christmas Processional."
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Comp:
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Wade, John Francis
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Arr:
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Lamb, Linda R.
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Octaves:
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2-3
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Level: | 1
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Rating:
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Easy
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Cowboy Christmas - Put on yer boots and saddle up for this fun trail ride through the traditional carols "Away in a Manger", "Angels We Have Heard on High" and "O Come, All Ye Faithful."
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Comp:
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Various
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Arr:
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Waldrop, Tammy
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 3-
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Rating:
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Medium
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CWM Rhondda Festal - The tune CWM Rhondda Festal, commonly associated with the hymns "God of Grace and God of Glory" and "Come Ye Saints, Look Here and Wonder" is presented here in this 6 page piece chock full of excitement.
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Comp:
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Hughes, J.
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Arr:
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Page, A. L.
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 3
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Rating:
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Medium
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David and Goliath - Handbells combine with pantomime to portray the biblical story of "David and Goliath". There are many possible uses: children's sermon, concert, Sunday School lesson, etc.
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Comp:
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Waldrop, T.
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Arr:
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Octaves:
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2
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Level: | 2
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Day By Day - Optional handchimes (ranging from D4-G5)are featured on a mid-range melody in the second section of this lovely setting of the hymn tune BLOTT EN DAG.
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Comp:
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Ahnfelt, Oscar
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Arr:
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Eithun, Sandra
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 2
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Deep River - A rich rendition of the classic spiritual, this arrangement by Hart Morris includes parts for optional oboe (flute, C-instrument) and/or optional cello.
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Comp:
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Spiritual
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Arr:
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Morris, Hart
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 3-
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Rating:
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Medium
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Doxology Fanfare - Bob Burroughs and Tammy Waldrop state, "Bells in worship add a special atmosphere all their own. We hope Doxology Fanfare will serve to enrich your worship celebration."
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Comp:
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Genevan Psalter
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Arr:
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Burroughs and Waldrop
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Octaves:
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3
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Level: | N/A
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Easter Book - Fresh off the success of "The Christmas Book", arrangers Linda Lamb and Bill Ingram proudly present "The Easter Book"! Titles include, "He Never Said a Mumbalin' Word, The Hour Has Come, All Glory Laud and Honor, Were You There, Crown Him Triumphant (Crown Him with Many Crowns), Christ Arose, Thine is the Glory, and Hallelujah, What a Savior."
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Comp:
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Various
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Arr:
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Lamb, Linda & Ingram, Bill
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 2+
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Easter Greeting - The joyful greeting of the early Christians - "He is risen!" "He is risen, indeed!" - is presented via a ringing, speaking, and antiphonal processional that leads into an optional arrangement/hymn accompaniment to "Christ the Lord Is Risen Today." Performance directions outlining a variety of ways to implement the piece for your situation is included.
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Comp:
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Various
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Arr:
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Hollander, L.
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Octaves:
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3-4
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Level: | 2
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Easy Book - Whether your choir is just starting out or is a veteran group looking for something to ring with little rehearsal time, this collection from Linda Lamb and Bill Ingram is for you!
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Comp:
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Various
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Arr:
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Ingram, Bill & Lamb, Linda
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Octaves:
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2-4
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Level: | 1+
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Rating:
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Easy
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Fantasy on Come Thou Almighty King - Festive! Requires sensitivity to tempo, dynamics and balance between melody and accompaniment.
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Comp:
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Giardini, F.
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Arr:
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Harlan, B.
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Octaves:
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3 or 5
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Level: | 3
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Rating:
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Medium
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Fum Fum Fum - Because this Spanish carol was written to approximate the sound of a strumming guitar, the arranger, Bill Ingram, has written a part for the instrument AND includes strum-like rhythms in the bell score.
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Comp:
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Spanish Carol
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Arr:
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Ingram, B.
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 3-
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Rating:
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Medium
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Gathering at the River - "Shall We Gather at the River" and the spiritual "Deep River" are combined in this medley for 3 or 5 octaves of handbells or handchimes.
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Comp:
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Lowry, Robert
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Arr:
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Edwards, Dan R.
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Octaves:
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3 or 5
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Level: | 3
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Rating:
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Medium
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Gioioso - Easy, cheerful and melodic. Multiple techniques add excitement to this Area V, 1992 AGEHR contest winner.
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Comp:
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Waugh, T.
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Arr:
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Octaves:
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2
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Level: | 2
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Rating:
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Easy
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Glorious Christmas Glorias - Ever since the angel's proclamation, 'Glory to God in the highest...' composers have been writing music to echo that glad announcement. This fantasy for 3 or 5 octaves, combines three of the best-loved "Glorias" of the Chrismtas season.
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Comp:
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Various
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Arr:
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Waldrop, T.
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Octaves:
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3 or 5
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Level: | 3
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Rating:
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Medium
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God's Beautiful World - Two hymn tunes - "This Is My Father's World" (Terra Patris) and "For the Beauty of the Earth" (Dix)- are combined in this arrangement by Dan Edwards.
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Comp:
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Kocer, Conrad/Sheppard, Franklin L.
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Arr:
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Edwards, Dan R.
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Octaves:
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3 or 5
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Level: | 3
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Rating:
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Medium
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Heart of Love - This original work by Howard Starks incorporates the hymn "Love Divine All Loves Excelling" and is at times reflective and devotional.
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Comp:
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Starks, Howard F.
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Arr:
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 2+
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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He's Got the Whole World in His Hands - Creative use of rhythm and melody. The spiritual is set against various "cultural" rhythms and harmonies, swing, "Down Mexico Way," Russian, Chinese, Israeli & Latin America.
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Comp:
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Arr:
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Morris, H.
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 4
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Rating:
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Med Adv
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Hosanna Chimes - Lynne Hollander writes this about her original work "Hosanna! Hosanna! Hear the chimes ring! Hosanna! Hosanna! Hosanna to our King!" This is the text that kept running around in my head as I composed this song for chime choir. The tempo is the only thing that causes it to be rated two-plus. Otherwise it fits nicely in the one-plus category. Encourage your chimers or ringers to listen for the trumpet, tambourine and drum sounds hidden in the music, and help them to find the melody in the middle section.
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Comp:
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Holländer, L.
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Arr:
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Octaves:
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2-3
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Level: | 2+
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Rating:
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Easy
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Hosanna Loud Hosanna - The majestic and powerful "Ellacombe" tune is here arranged by one of America's leading handbell arrangers. Chordal structure, modulations, trills and shakes add to the excitement of this music.
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Comp:
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Gesangbuch
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Arr:
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Morris, H.
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Octaves:
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3-4
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Level: | 3
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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How Great Our Joy - "How Great Our Joy!", based on the traditional German carol JUNGST, offers multiple choices for performance. Performance options suggest using a piano, organ, or electronic keyboard for the second choir part; or it can be a two handbell choir piece.
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Comp:
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Traditional German Carol
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Arr:
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Ingram, Bill
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 2
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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I'll Fly Away - "Some glad morning, when this life is o'er, I'll fly away". Albert Brumley's beloved gospel tune is here combined with "In the Sweet By and By" for a toe-tapping time for 3, 4 or 5 octaves. Lots of staccato technique (especially for the bass bells).
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Comp:
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Various
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Arr:
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Waldrop, T.
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 2+
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Jingle Bell Jazz - The use of jazz and pop styles transforms this simple tune into an exciting performance to be enjoyed by ringer and listeners alike!
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Comp:
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Pierpont, J.
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Arr:
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Greer, B.
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Octaves:
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3 or 5
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Level: | 4
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Rating:
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Med Adv
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Jonah and the Whale - Narrator and 2 octaves of bells compliment the story of Jonah. There is a 32 measure "postlude" for the bells at the end of the narration.
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Comp:
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Waldrop, T.
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Arr:
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Octaves:
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2
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Level: | 2
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Rating:
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Easy
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Joseph and the Coat - Speech with bells tells the familiar Old Testament story of Joseph. Interesting interaction between narrator and ringer-speakers.
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Comp:
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Vedder/Waldrop, T.
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Arr:
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Waldrop, T.
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Octaves:
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2-3
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Level: | 2
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Rating:
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Easy
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Joshua Jericho and the Walls - This Bible-story narrative is told by Joshua with a little help from his army (the handbell choir)! Narration alternates with musical comments on the dramatic action.
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Comp:
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Waldrop, T.
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Arr:
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Octaves:
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2-3
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Level: | 2
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Rating:
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Easy
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Joy Burst - Commissioned by the Raleigh Ringers for a young ringers festival and is fully scored to keep all ringers involved.
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Comp:
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Ingram, Bill
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Arr:
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 2
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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